Optimizing Surgical Wound Outcomes: A Focus on Evidence-Based Care

23/06/2025

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Episode Synopsis



Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC



Successful surgical wound care goes beyond closure—it’s also about minimizing complications, reducing readmissions, and aligning with patient-reported outcomes like pain control and daily activity readiness. Hear from Ms. Kara Couch as she explores how standardization, documentation, and evidence-based strategies drive better healing and patient satisfaction. Ms. Couch is a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.

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